Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Bhayandar Land Dispute Continues After Developer Relinquishes Property Claim
Asgar Ali Vora says he bought a plot of land in Bhayandar in 1989.
He says other developers took control of it in 2011.
Vora later raised the dispute with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A company linked to Narendra Mehta said it gave up its claim to the land.
It also said it returned the land to two people and surrendered its building permissions.
Vora says the land still has not been returned to him.
Police registered a non-cognisable offence after a complaint from Shiv Sena.
The disagreement is still being considered by authorities and remains unresolved.
Asgar Ali Vora’s dispute over a 2,810-square-metre Navghar plot remains unresolved.
Vora says Swayam Developers and Seven Eleven Constructions took possession in 2011.
Seven Eleven says court rulings supported a 50% share later transferred to the company.
The company says it returned the land, surrendered approvals and withdrew a complaint.
Vora alleges others still control the site and has sought action from the district collector.
- Who
- Asgar Ali Vora, Seven Eleven Construction Pvt. Ltd., Swayam Developers, Mukesh Parekh, Mervyn Fernandes and Narendra Mehta are central to the dispute.
- What
- A continuing dispute concerns ownership and possession of a 2,810-square-metre plot in Navghar, Bhayandar East.
- When
- Vora bought the land on March 14, 1989; the reported dispute over possession began in 2011, and the latest actions occurred in September 2026.
- Where
- Survey plot 240/6b, also identified as survey no. 240 (old) / 185 (new), Hissa No. 6b, in Navghar village, Bhayandar East, within Mira Bhayandar.
- Why
- Vora seeks return of the land and cancellation of the TDR, while the company says its transactions and permissions have been cancelled or surrendered.
Vora’s Position
Seven Eleven’s Position
Ownership and possession
Vora’s Position
Vora says he bought the entire plot in 1989 and alleges that developers took possession in 2011; he says the property has still not been returned.
Seven Eleven’s Position
Seven Eleven cites a court ruling awarding a 50% undivided share to Marvin Joseph Fernandes and says that share was later sold to the company.
Current status of the land
Vora’s Position
Vora alleges that Mukesh Parekh and Mervyn Fernandes continue to retain possession, despite the announced relinquishment.
Seven Eleven’s Position
Seven Eleven says it returned the land to Mukesh Parekh and Marvin Joseph Fernandes and now holds no rights, title or connection to the plot.
Regulatory and political allegations
Vora’s Position
Vora has sought cancellation of the TDR and a detailed inquiry; Pratap Sarnaik alleges possession is being retained through people associated with Narendra Mehta.
Seven Eleven’s Position
Seven Eleven says it did not misguide or defraud anyone, surrendered its construction approvals and clarified its position directly with Vora.
- Plot size
- Approximately 2,810 square metres
- Original purchase
- Asgar Ali Vora purchased the property on March 14, 1989.
- Civil litigation
- Vora’s Suit No. 946/2011 was dismissed, according to Seven Eleven’s clarification.
- Claimed share
- A court awarded Marvin Joseph Fernandes a 50% undivided share, according to the company.
- Company transaction
- Seven Eleven said it acquired the 50% share, covering 1,405 square metres, in 2019.
- Recent company action
- Seven Eleven said it returned the land, surrendered building permissions and withdrew a prior complaint.
- Police action
- Navghar police registered a non-cognisable offence against Seven Eleven Construction, Mukesh Parekh and Mervyn Fernandes.